1991 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · H497 FTT
1991 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 May 1991. Recorded mileage 137,795 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H497 FTT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2024
- 137,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H497 FTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Honda Civic (H497 FTT) between May 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
H497 FTT Mileage History
- 12/05/2022135,203 mi
- 16/05/2022135,245 mi+42 mi
- 16/02/2024137,792 mi+2,547 mi
- 20/02/2024137,795 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,459 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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